Interchangeable/convertible handbag system

ABSTRACT

An interchangeable/convertible handbag system consisting of several components including but not limited to a bag body, a bag flap closure, handles and accessories (examples being but not limited too—pocket strip(s), cell phone case, key ring, pockets with closures, decorative additions) These components easily transfer from one piece to the other to create a visually appealing and functional handbag while being able to change the visual appearance and efficiency according to ones needs.

REFERENCES CITED—US PATENT DOCUMENTS

6,968,880 Aug. 22, 2003 Lady's interchangeable outer carrying bag 6,237,660 May 29, 2002 Purse System 7,028,730 Apr. 18, 2006 Pocketbook Interchangeable 111/370,551 Mar. 9, 2006 Handbag with Interchangeable Covers 4,263,951 Apr. 28, 1981 Interchangeable Accessory System for Handbags D408146 Apr. 20, 1999 Removable organizer liner for handbag 3,414,033 December 1968 Interchangeable Purse Insert 6,029,723 Feb. 29, 2000 Interchangeable Purse

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The field of invention relates to the Handbag/Purse Industry and more importantly a handbag with interchangeable/convertible parts. Although the above patents show removable parts and pieces they all contain a base bag to which these pieces belong to. The Interchangeable/Convertible Handbag System for which this application pertains to has bag bottoms that are used to build upon and can be changed while allowing all parts to be interchangeable. For example U.S. Pat. No. 6,029,723, Ser. No. 11/370,551 refer to a base bag with a slip cover part for the cover flap which is already attached to the bag base. The invention here has a separated base for each bag to further add pieces too. The base bag for U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,029,723, 7,028,730, Ser. No. 11/637,436, U.S. Pat. No. 6,237,660, have the option to change by placing a slip cover (also referred to as the inner and outer bag) from the bottom to cover the bag while changing the appearance.

In comparison, the application being filed, the flap closure attachment is completely removable and interchangeable as is the bag bottom interchangeable with other bag bottoms where one does not slip into the other as shown in other patents. As cited in the above patents the base bag pertains to a certain shape while this application does not refer to a specific shape or size because this can be changed as shown in FIG. 5 for a completely different conversion method but of the same concept. This application refers to the system idea of all parts interchangeable, not the design/shape/size of the bag or flap.

U.S. Pat. No. 4,263,951 refers to an interchangeable accessory system for handbags where parts are already attached for simplicity in organization as this application pertains to the bag, the closure and the accessories which fit within this scope and can be put together as need be.

Many inventions have been addressed before in regards to interchangeable/convertible bags and accessories. Where this current invention is an expansion upon such designs which will allow the consumer to build a bag that pertains to the functions of their choice and alter the amount of storage, change the colors, change the materials and add or remove accessories to meet their daily needs. Daily needs may pertain to style choice, size choice, coordinating to ones fashion choice for the day, storage choice, etc.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In brief this invention pertains to the concept of being able to create a multitude of styles by changing the parts. Example being: If you have two different bag bottoms, two different flap closures and two different handles you can have at least (but not limited) to 32 diverse looks. Thus making this an affordable way to have more then one handbag for the price of one.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

FIG. 1—front (A) and back (B) view of bag bottom sample

-   -   2—female fastener     -   4—male fastener     -   6—Bag Bottom     -   8—‘o’ or ‘d’ ring attachment for handles     -   10—inside view of bag bottom

FIG. 2—top (B) and back (A) view of flap closure sample

-   -   2—female fastener     -   20—flap cover (lining)     -   22—flap cover     -   24—fastener cover

FIG. 3—handle 3 Views (A,B,C)

-   -   2—female fastener type     -   4—male fastener type     -   30—handle construction from material     -   32—double snap hook     -   34—single swivel snap hook     -   36—‘o’ ring or ‘d’ ring attachment

FIG. 4—accessory addition samples-pocket strip with interior view of pocket strip (A)

-   -   cell phone carrier with interior view (B)     -   Key fob with attachment view (C)     -   50—pocket strip constructed of material     -   52—thin fabricated loop     -   54—fastener type     -   56—installed view with a portion taken out to view interior     -   57—key fob     -   58—split ring     -   60—single pocket to use with cell phone, eye glasses, etc.

FIG. 5—front view of exterior decoration, pockets for other conversion options

-   -   2—femle fastener type     -   4—male fastener type     -   9—‘o’ ring or ‘d’ ring     -   70—bag bottom type 2     -   72—single exterior pocket add on sample (a) front (b) back     -   74—single exterior pocket 2 add on sample (a) front (b) back     -   76—single exterior pocket 3 add on sample (a) front (b) back     -   78—single exterior pocket 4 add on sample (a) front (b) back     -   80—exterior decoration add on sample 5 (a) front (b) back

FIG. 6—sample front view of fully constructed handbags

-   -   90—flap closure (FIG. 2 A,B) to bag bottom (FIG. 1 A,B) and         handle (FIG. 3)     -   92—back view of bag type one together     -   94—type 2 bag (FIG. 5) with decorative add on (80)     -   96—type 2 bag (FIG. 5) with exterior pockets(74,78) add on         sample placement

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The invention relates to a handbag system that allows you to interchange pieces to convert the handbags visual appearance. The pieces refer to but not limited to a bag bottom, a flap closure, a handle and accessory add on pieces.

This handbag system will allow women to change the appearance of her handbag, to better coordinate with her choice of clothing for the day as well as give her the option of creating or taking a way extra space, adding or taking away accessories and going from daytime to evening with ease. The bag system consists of countless parts to create diverse looks.

The bag body or bag bottom (FIG. 1) as well as the flap closure (FIG. 2) will consist of materials such as cloth, leather, vinyl, plastic (6) but not limited too the mentioned fabrication types. The body will consist of two sides and a bottom of any shape or size with a multitude of fastener type elements (FIG. 1 2&4)attached in even increments on the front side and back side. These fastener pieces may be but not limited to snap fasteners, hook and loop tape, zippers, buttons, etc.

The bag bottom piece can be attached to another bag bottom by aligning the fasteners (FIG. 1 A-2 and B-4) to create extra carrying space. The placement of the fastener elements on the bag bottoms (FIG. 1 A-2) will coincide with the same type fastener attached to the flap closure piece. (FIG. 2A-2) Once the flap closure is attached to the back of the bag bottom/body (FIG. 1B), the flap can then be folded over the top edge of the bag (FIG. 1)and attach the edge of the flap cover (FIG. 2 B-2) to the fastener piece located on the bag bottom front (FIG. 1 A-4) thus creating a closure for safe keeping of daily essentials. When another look or style is desired you can then remove the flap closure and exchanged with a different style, shape, color, etc . . . to create a new style appearance.

The handle options (FIG. 3 A,B,C) for the bag may consist of material (30)such as cloth, leather, vinyl, metal, chains but not limited too. At various lengths and widths this allows the bag owner to choose the length best suited for their needs and allows for a variety of design choices. Handle attachment consists of a variety of applications: The first consisting of the fabric with attached swivel snap hook for easy attachment to the ‘o’ ring attached inside the bag bottom(8). The ‘o’ ring attachment at the sides of the interior of the bag bottom (8) will have a double snap hook (FIG. 3 B-32) that can easily be hooked onto the ‘o’ or ‘d’ ring located at each end of the handle piece (FIG. 3 B-36). As suggested the swivel hook is an example of the type of hardware that could be used to complete this task but is not limited to this specific piece. A similar option could be to attach a fastener device (FIG. C-4&2) to the end of the handle piece (FIG. 3C-30), which will allow you to loop around the ‘o’ or ‘d’ ring located at the sides of the interior of the bag bottom (FIG. 1 A-8) and reattach to the second fastener type on the handle piece (FIG. 3 C-2).

Accessories for this system include but not limited to a strip of pockets (FIG. 4-A) constructed of material to be easily attached in between fasteners(2&4) of two bag bottoms and/or flanked by the flap closure (FIG. 4-B)(depending on design choice) with the use of a thin element such as ribbon but not limited too (FIG. 4A-52). This thin element piece may have a fastener attachment (FIG. 4-A 54) for easy attachment to this or any handbag with two top handles. Another accessory option is a single pocket addition to be used for items such as cell phone, eye glasses or whatever the need be (FIG. 4B-60) that attaches in the same way as the pocket strip.

This concept of interchangeable pieces can be transformed in an array of design options and FIG. 5 shows another option. This drawing shows the select bag (70) with accessory options (72,74,76,78,80) to create the bag of choice with extra pockets, extra bags, or decorative pieces. All pieces, though only a few samples of the invention have been disclosed, will attach in the same way using a multitude of fastening elements allowing for quick and easy changes to create visually appealing handbags that are functional to ones own needs as well as affordable.

This bag system will allow a women to have a multitude of handbags for the fraction of the cost. Any person proficient in this type of creation will appreciate the many modifications obtainable to the foundation variations available with in the range of this invention. This spectrum is defined as follows in the claims. 

1. A handbag system with easy interchangeable convertible pieces comprising of but not limited too: at least one bag body, a flap closure, handles and attachable accessories (pockets, pocket strips, cell phone holder, key fob)
 2. A handbag system as set fourth in claim 1 wherein said body includes a bag body or bottom in various shapes and sizes consisting of at least two sides but not limited too, a bottom and a lining if needed for the design to be complete.
 3. Each bag body as stated in claim 1 and 2 will consist of a multiple amount of fastening elements strategically placed to coincide with the overall design and accessory attachments pertaining to that particular design.
 4. Bag bottom as mention in claim 1-3 may or may not include a flap closure for decorative and security purposes dependant on the style design this closure piece pertains too.
 5. This bag closure mentioned in claim 4 can be attached to the bag body by numerous fastening elements matching elements used on bag body.
 6. After completing claims 1-5 you now have one style handbag known as a clutch bag, which can easily be converted as stated in claim 1 by changing the bag body style and color and or changing the flap closure style or color.
 7. An addition of an interchangeable handle attachment through various components can now be attached to the clutch style bag for ease of carrying the bag created in claim
 6. 8. By completing claims 1-7 you now have one style handbag known as a shoulder strap type bag or cross body style bag (depending on handle length) which can be easily converted as stated in claim 1 by changing the bag body style and color changing the flap closure style or color, or changing the handle type (color, length, style) mention in claim
 7. 9. In claim 8 it is stated that interchangeable accessory pieces can be added and removed with corresponding fastening elements to the bag body or flap closure according to ones needs for storage or decoration.
 10. Said accessory attachments as mentioned in claim 9 can be attached to specific bag bottoms with the proper corresponding fastener attachments. claim
 1. 11. It is also stated that said accessories in claim 8 will have corresponding fastener elements for proper attachment to bag bottom claim
 1. 12. Said accessories from claim 8 to create the bag of choice are extra pockets, extra bags, or decorative pieces but not limited too.
 13. Claim 10 states that this bag system will allow a women to have a multitude of handbags for the fraction of the cost with many modifications obtainable to the foundation variations available with in the range of this invention. 